Official Belgian Federal Government Ceremony To Commemorate The Bicentenary Of The Battle of Waterloo

Carl Court

Belgium's Prime Minister Charles Michel looks on during the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium. The ceremony is at the start of three days of official events marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo during which around 5000 historical re-enactors from around the world will take part in events culminating in a re-enactment of the allied defeat of Napoleon's army on June 20th. The 1815 battle saw the overthrow of Napoleon Bonaparte and the restoration of Louis XVIII to the French throne.

Belgium's Prime Minister Charles Michel looks on during the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium. The ceremony is at the start of three days of official events marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo during which around 5000 historical re-enactors from around the world will take part in events culminating in a re-enactment of the allied defeat of Napoleon's army on June 20th. The 1815 battle saw the overthrow of Napoleon Bonaparte and the restoration of Louis XVIII to the French throne.

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JOHN THYS

Belgian Prime minister Charles Michel adjust his glasses during a commemoration marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo. A solemn memorial service will take place on the morning of June 18, 2015, marking the minute the first musket balls flew on the battlefield south of Brussels, followed by a huge sound-and-light show in the evening. AFP PHOTO / POOL /JOHN THYS

Belgian Prime minister Charles Michel adjust his glasses during a commemoration marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo. A solemn memorial service will take place on the morning of June 18, 2015, marking the minute the first musket balls flew on the battlefield south of Brussels, followed by a huge sound-and-light show in the evening. AFP PHOTO / POOL /JOHN THYS

BELGIUM-HISTORY-WATERLOO-ANNIVERSARY

JOHN THYS

Belgian Prime minister Charles Michel talks during a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo. A solemn memorial service will take place on the morning of June 18, 2015, marking the minute the first musket balls flew on the battlefield south of Brussels, followed by a huge sound-and-light show in the evening. AFP PHOTO / POOL / JOHN THYS

Belgian Prime minister Charles Michel talks during a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo. A solemn memorial service will take place on the morning of June 18, 2015, marking the minute the first musket balls flew on the battlefield south of Brussels, followed by a huge sound-and-light show in the evening. AFP PHOTO / POOL / JOHN THYS

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel Visits Japan

The Asahi Shimbun

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands after the joint press conference at Abe's official residence on May 13, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Michel is in 4-day tour to Japan to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Belgium and Japan.

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands after the joint press conference at Abe's official residence on May 13, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Michel is in 4-day tour to Japan to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Belgium and Japan.

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel Visits Japan

The Asahi Shimbun

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are seen prior to their meeting at Abe's official residence on May 13, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Michel is in 4-day tour to Japan to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Belgium and Japan.

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are seen prior to their meeting at Abe's official residence on May 13, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Michel is in 4-day tour to Japan to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Belgium and Japan.

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel Visits Japan

The Asahi Shimbun

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel (L) is seen off by Emperor Akihito (C) and Empress Michiko after their meeting at the Imperial Palace on May 11, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Michel is in 4-day tour to Japan to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Belgium and Japan.

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel (L) is seen off by Emperor Akihito (C) and Empress Michiko after their meeting at the Imperial Palace on May 11, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Michel is in 4-day tour to Japan to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Belgium and Japan.

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BRUNO FAHY

Federal parliament member MR Marie-Christine Marghem , Liberal Party (Mouvement Reformateur, MR) party Chairperson Olivier Chastel, Vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Didier Reynders, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, Federal parliament member MR Daniel Bacquelaine and Minister of SMEs, Entrepreneurs, Agriculture and Social Integration Willy Borsus gather during the meeting of MR, French-speaking liberals in Jodoigne, on the first of May labour day, May 1, 2015. Labour Day is an official national holiday in Belgium as in many countries. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BRUNO FAHY --BELGIUM OUT--

Federal parliament member MR Marie-Christine Marghem , Liberal Party (Mouvement Reformateur, MR) party Chairperson Olivier Chastel, Vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Didier Reynders, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, Federal parliament member MR Daniel Bacquelaine and Minister of SMEs, Entrepreneurs, Agriculture and Social Integration Willy Borsus gather during the meeting of MR, French-speaking liberals in Jodoigne, on the first of May labour day, May 1, 2015. Labour Day is an official national holiday in Belgium as in many countries. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BRUNO FAHY --BELGIUM OUT--